Production Planner

NW Staffing; Tigard (OR); On-site; USD 41,000 - 44,000; Full time

Job summary

NW Staffing seeks a seasoned Production Planning Leader in Tigard, OR to oversee demand forecasting, capacity planning, and the development of a high-performing planning team. You will own forecasting tools, monitor WIP, and drive continuous improvement while presenting metrics to leadership.

The ideal candidate has 5+ years in manufacturing or supply chain roles, proven supervision experience, and proficiency with ERP/MRP systems and MS Office.

Qualifications

• AA or bachelor\'s degree in a related field, or additional relevant experience in place of a degree.
• Minimum of 5 years in manufacturing, supply chain management, or project management.
• Minimum of 2 years supervising a planning, scheduling, or expediting team.
• Demonstrated ability to operate, implement, and train others on an ERP or MRP system.
• Experience developing manufacturing instructions, routings, and process instructions.
• Proficiency with MS Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook).

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop a Planning team made up of Schedulers, Production Expeditors, Order Entry Clerks, and Doc Control
• Build rolling demand forecasts and a 2 to 3 week look ahead that flags labor and capacity shortfalls before they hit the floor
• Evaluate open orders against material availability and partner with Purchasing when timing falls out of alignment
• Monitor project plans against actuals to control WIP and eliminate overproduction
• Own departmental performance metrics, budgets, and process improvement initiatives

Skills

Team leadership

Forecasting

Planning

Education

AA or Bachelor's degree

Tools

ERP/MRP system

MS Office Suite

Job description

Lead an entire production planning department, from demand forecasting and capacity planning through team development and process improvement! SALARY:$30.00 to $32.00 per hour LOCATION: TIGARD, OR SCHEDULE: Full-Time, Temp-to-Hire, Monday through Friday, 7:00am to 3:30pm, on site WHY YOU'LL LOVE THIS ROLE:

WHY YOU'LL LOVE THIS ROLE:

Full Department Scope: Scheduling, Expediting, Order Entry, and Doc Control all report to you.Room to Improve: You'll build the forecasting tools and metrics, not just work inside someone else's system.Visible to Leadership: You'll own departmental performance metrics and budgets and present directly to the leadership team.Established and Stable: ISO certified manufacturer with an easy commute from anywhere in the Portland metro.

WHAT YOU'LL DO:

• Lead and develop a Planning team made up of Schedulers, Production Expeditors, Order Entry Clerks, and Doc Control
• Build rolling demand forecasts and a 2 to 3 week look ahead that flags labor and capacity shortfalls before they hit the floor
• Evaluate open orders against material availability and partner with Purchasing when timing falls out of alignment
• Monitor project plans against actuals to control WIP and eliminate overproduction
• Own departmental performance metrics, budgets, and process improvement initiatives

WHAT WE'RE LOOKING FOR:

• AA or bachelor's degree in a related field, or additional relevant experience in place of a degree
• Minimum of 5 years in manufacturing, supply chain management, or project management
• Minimum of 2 years supervising a planning, scheduling, or expediting team
• Demonstrated ability to operate, implement, and train others on an ERP or MRP system
• Experience developing manufacturing instructions, routings, and process instructions
• Proficiency with MS Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook)

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

Position requires the ability to lift and carry up to 35 lbs. and to move between office and manufacturing areas throughout the day. Safety glasses are recommended on the manufacturing floor outside designated safety corridors, and hearing protection is recommended near machinery.